Dannii Minogue has said that Simon Cowell showed a "frightful" side to his taste in music when he voted to send home Lucie Jones on this year's X Factor.

Cowell's decision resulted in a deadlock on the panel, with Jones losing the public vote to twins John & Edward.

Minogue told Heat of the decision: "I was shocked. I think it showed a frightful side to his personal music taste.

"He wimped out by not choosing Lucie as he had just said how amazing she was after her performance and that he he didn't know what to do about the twins."

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She added: "I guess that was his chance to make this competition real - and in my opinion, he blew it!

"Next year, we need five judges and a fifth category, adding 'Novelty Act', which maybe Simon could mentor!"

When told that the show had been all about her this year, Minogue said: "What a shock to hear you say that! I always wish it was about the contestants, but I guess The X Factor is as much a soap opera about the judges as well."